Description: Windows uses the VHD format for XP mode. This can be accessed through disk management. VHD - Virtual Hard Disk The XP mode is stored in a Virtual Hard Disk (VHD) file. This format is used by several programs that run virtual machines. The format can be used for several operating systems as well as Windows XP.…
Description: For computers with multiple graphics cards, enable SLI to increase gaming quality and performance. On the desktop, right-click and select NVIDIA Control Panel. On the left side of the NVIDIA Control Panel, select Configure SLI, Surround, PhysX. Under SLI Configuration, select Maximize 3D Performance, and then…
Overview of popular streaming media devices There are many different devices which can be used as streaming media devices. There is one thing in common that every one of these devices will require in order to stream content: a good reliable broadband internet connection. More information on that and related topics can be…
HTC Vive minimum requirements: Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 480, equivalent or better Intel Core i5-4590 or AMD FX 8350, equivalent or better Memory: 4 GB RAM or more Video out: HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2 or newer USB ports: 1x USB 2.0 or higher port Operating system: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 or…
Home Automation ... Some might think back on the 1962 cartoon series The Jetsons and how in retrospect the Home Automation products of today bear a striking resemblance to their idea of the future. What you can do with Home Automation - We could talk all day about what Home Automation is and what it does and yet not…
After gaining an understanding of what you can do with Home Automation and how Home Automation devices communicate with each other you might be ready to start shopping for your system. Here are some tips to consider as you shop: What do you want the system to do for you? Are you going to control temperatures, set mood…
In the application of Home Automation devices and systems, it is important to understand how these items communicate both within their system, your home, and also in the big picture, through the Internet of Things (IoT). Wait - what is the Internet of Things and how does it relate to Home Automation? Until now you might…
Home Automation Starter Kits If you are just getting started in Home Automation, there are many Starter Kits available. A typical Starter Kit will include everything you need to accomplish particular tasks depending on the purpose of the kit. Some basic Starter Kits might have just a couple of items necessary to get…
Common Protocols used in Home Automation systems today: There are many common protocols currently used by Home Automation systems. X10 and Insteon protocols were designed to communicate over Home Power Lines. Insteon has since adopted WiFi capabilities in addition to Home Power Line communication. All of the other…
Description: Windows Media Player has default locations from which it associates media in its libraries. For example, it will populate music from the user's Music Library, videos from the user's Videos Library, and so on. Sometimes a user will have music, videos, or pictures in places other than their corresponding…
